With one game to go, Torres will look to extend his record. Close on his heels is Noah Arbec, who has a chance at reaching Silvia's old mark.

"They're special players," Fitzsimmons said. "They work at it; they play all year round. That is what stands out to me is they take it upon themselves to learn the game. Plus, they're gifted athletes."

Torres' three goals on Friday matched Tom Oliveira to lead the Bears to a victory in Rochester. Freshman Josh Caron and sophomore Cory Barrows, both first-year players, scored their first varsity goals, while Owen Medeiros (two), Trevor Tavares, Hunter Major and Arbec added to the final tally. Fitzsimmons said Zach Smith played well in goal, but didn't face many shots.

GNB Voc-Tech improved to 6-9 on the season and, with the postseason out of reach, will wrap up its year on Senior Night at 5 p.m. on Monday against New Bedford. Old Colony (0-9) plays at Southeastern Regional at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.

APPONEQUET 13, NEW BEDFORD 5

The Whalers (2-14) were within two goals after three quarters, trailing just 6-4, before momentum shifted back the Lakers' way. "We played them tight, but we let things slip away in the fourth," said New Bedford coach Mark Rossi, whose team allowed two goals in the final 25 seconds. "We put a scare into Apponequet, though, that's for sure. We played well, but we left a lot of opportunities on the table." ... Justin Ferreira and Eric Boulay each had two goals for the Whalers. ... Steve Sanchez added a goal, and Doug Pimentel made 19 saves in net. ... Westin Cohen led the Lakers (10-5) with five goals, while Troy Nanfelt (two goals, assist), Ben Teixeira, Ryan Donovan and Sage Dessert (first varsity goal) also scored. Ryan King made 10 saves. ... Both teams return to action Monday, with New Bedford visiting GNB Voc-Tech and Apponequet closing out the regular season at Bishop Stang.

APPONEQUET 7, BISHOP STANG 5

Matt Michael had three hits, including a two-run double in the top of the seventh that proved to be the game-winner. ... "We were trailing by a run, and Matt came up with the big hit that put us ahead," coach Bob Lomp said. ... Billy Gray had two hits, while Mike Maloney also had a hit and two RBIs. ... John Augustine earned the win in relief. ...The Lakers have to win one of their two remaining South Coast Conference games in order to qualify for the postseason. They'll host Wareham on Monday, and then welcome Old Rochester on Tuesday.

APPONEQUET 300 010 3—7

BISHOP STANG 003 200 0—5

WP: John Augustine (1-0); LP: Dessert

Records: Apponequet (9-8, 7-7 SCC)

Next: The Lakers host Wareham on Monday.

BARNSTABLE 3, NEW BEDFORD 2

The Whalers (8-8) finished the regular season with a strong showing against a very good team, losing 25-19, 21-25, 14-25, 25-15 and 10-15. ... "This was the way I've been waiting for them to step up and play," coach Jeff Longo said. "We need to play with this kind of intensity in the tournament but just be able to close it out." ... Quincy Pope had 20 kills and 10 blocks, while Eli Conde added 10 kills. ... Matt Eires (40 assists), Chevaughn Hepburn (eight blocks, six kills), Derek Amaral (nine kills, three blocks) and Dillon Kuehne (seven kills, four blocks) contributed as well.

APPONEQUET 15, NEW BEDFORD 8

Lizzie Loranger scored five goals and the Lakers also got hat tricks from Allie Campbell and Katie Simonsen in a non-conference win over the Whalers in New Bedford. ... Callie Nee added two goals for the Lakers, who also got solo scores from Holly Turner and Victoria Johnson. ... Caitlyn Medeiros, Alisha DeMello and Makenzie Smith scored two goals apiece to lead the Whalers. ... Cassie White and Haines Duff added solo scores. ... Both teams return to action on Monday. Apponequet (11-2-1) hosts Bishop Stang and New Bedford (8-7-1) plays host to GNB Voc-Tech.

WESTON 18, BISHOP STANG 11

The Spartans (7-6-2) kept it close for most of the contest. "We hung with them, but every time we'd make a run, they'd answer," coach Dave Ponte said. "At one point we got it to 14-11, but we just couldn't finish." ... Ally DaCosta led Stang with four goals. ... Kate Martin, Emily Audycki (two assists) and Erin Lester had three goals apiece, while Annie Martin added a goal and three assists. ... Ponte also praised the defensive play of Bella Shields. ... Stang is at Apponequet on Monday to close out the regular season.

APPONEQUET 5, NEW BEDFORD 0

Ana Rodrigues and Julia Lahaie rallied for a 4-6, 7-5, 10-6 tie-breaker win over Nayshka Ramirez and Himali Patel at second doubles to help lead the Lakers past the Whalers in New Bedford. ... April Locke notched a 6-0, 6-0 win over Emma York at first singles. ... Jenna Lahaie added a 6-0, 6-0 win over Ashley Souza at second singles and Addie Kendall was a 6-0, 6-0 winner over Alana Garcia at number three. ... Sally Greene and Shawna Walker teamed up for a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Georgia Kyriakidis and Rachel Neves at second doubles. ... Both teams return to action on Monday. Apponequet (14-0, 11-0 SCC) hosts Somerset-Berkley and New Bedford (2-13, 0-3 Big 3) hosts Brockton.